Cornell brings in former DOJ official Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims
Summary
Cornell University has hired Sally Yates, a former top official at the U.S. Department of Justice, to review how the school handles sexual assault complaints. This review follows public anger after a woman accused members of a fraternity of gang rape, leading to protests and legal action.Key Facts
- Sally Yates was a deputy attorney general during the Obama administration.
- She will lead an investigation into Cornell’s handling of sexual assault and harassment reports.
- The review will examine how the university investigates complaints, supports students, and disciplines offenders.
- The review will also look at responses from campus police and oversight of fraternities and other student groups.
- The case involves allegations of a 2024 gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
- No criminal charges have been filed yet, but Cornell shut down the Chi Phi chapter and expelled or suspended students.
- The woman involved sued the university, the fraternity, and several students.
- New York’s attorney general is investigating, and the state’s governor requested an independent review.
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